
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Trace the grain-to-glass process on a guided distillery tour, then sample regional whiskies and gins while learning about the ingredients and craft behind each spirit.
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A guided grain-to-glass walk through regional distilling methods leads into a tasting of house whiskies and gins, pairing production insight with small-batch spirits for guests 21 and older.

A guided grain-to-glass walk through regional distilling methods leads into a tasting of house whiskies and gins, pairing production insight with small-batch spirits for guests 21 and older.
A guided grain-to-glass walk through regional distilling methods leads into a tasting of house whiskies and gins, pairing production insight with small-batch spirits for guests 21 and older.

Spoken word and poetry readings with the Dark City Poets Society in a craft distillery setting. Expect an intimate, late-night atmosphere with cocktails and a rotating lineup of local voices on the mic.

Spoken word and poetry readings with the Dark City Poets Society in a craft distillery setting. Expect an intimate, late-night atmosphere with cocktails and a rotating lineup of local voices on the mic.
Spoken word and poetry readings with the Dark City Poets Society in a craft distillery setting. Expect an intimate, late-night atmosphere with cocktails and a rotating lineup of local voices on the mic.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.
Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.

After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.

After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.
After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.

Taste a rotating lineup of low-intervention wines and discover unexpected favorites in a casual Friday evening tasting. Samples cost $10, with complimentary tasting when you take a bottle home.

Taste a rotating lineup of low-intervention wines and discover unexpected favorites in a casual Friday evening tasting. Samples cost $10, with complimentary tasting when you take a bottle home.
Taste a rotating lineup of low-intervention wines and discover unexpected favorites in a casual Friday evening tasting. Samples cost $10, with complimentary tasting when you take a bottle home.
Taste a curated selection of wines chosen for the harvest season in a relaxed wine-bar atmosphere centered on discovering seasonal pours and sharing a table.
Taste a curated selection of wines chosen for the harvest season in a relaxed wine-bar atmosphere centered on discovering seasonal pours and sharing a table.
Taste a curated selection of wines chosen for the harvest season in a relaxed wine-bar atmosphere centered on discovering seasonal pours and sharing a table.

A guided sparkling-wine flight travels across global regions, comparing bubbles by grape, method, and style. Expect crisp pours, tasting notes, and a polished lounge atmosphere ideal for a festive night out.

A guided sparkling-wine flight travels across global regions, comparing bubbles by grape, method, and style. Expect crisp pours, tasting notes, and a polished lounge atmosphere ideal for a festive night out.
A guided sparkling-wine flight travels across global regions, comparing bubbles by grape, method, and style. Expect crisp pours, tasting notes, and a polished lounge atmosphere ideal for a festive night out.

A deep-dive Cabernet Sauvignon class with guided tasting flights that highlight tannin structure, oak influence, and regional styles. Expect palate training, aroma identification, and focused discussion for wine lovers and curious beginners.

A deep-dive Cabernet Sauvignon class with guided tasting flights that highlight tannin structure, oak influence, and regional styles. Expect palate training, aroma identification, and focused discussion for wine lovers and curious beginners.
A deep-dive Cabernet Sauvignon class with guided tasting flights that highlight tannin structure, oak influence, and regional styles. Expect palate training, aroma identification, and focused discussion for wine lovers and curious beginners.

Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.

Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.
Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.

Festive sip-and-shop evening inside a gallery setting with holiday gifts, local artisan vendors, and browseable art displays. Casual strolling vibe designed for seasonal shopping with a drink in hand and easy conversation.

Festive sip-and-shop evening inside a gallery setting with holiday gifts, local artisan vendors, and browseable art displays. Casual strolling vibe designed for seasonal shopping with a drink in hand and easy conversation.
Festive sip-and-shop evening inside a gallery setting with holiday gifts, local artisan vendors, and browseable art displays. Casual strolling vibe designed for seasonal shopping with a drink in hand and easy conversation.
Sample Chris’s favorite European wines from the Rise Over Run portfolio in a guided tasting focused on discovering distinctive bottles and exploring a curated selection.
Sample Chris’s favorite European wines from the Rise Over Run portfolio in a guided tasting focused on discovering distinctive bottles and exploring a curated selection.
Sample Chris’s favorite European wines from the Rise Over Run portfolio in a guided tasting focused on discovering distinctive bottles and exploring a curated selection.
Eerie Appalachian folklore and ghost stories unfold over cocktails, drawing on mountain haints, local legends, and supernatural storytelling in a distillery setting for a moody winter night.
Eerie Appalachian folklore and ghost stories unfold over cocktails, drawing on mountain haints, local legends, and supernatural storytelling in a distillery setting for a moody winter night.
Eerie Appalachian folklore and ghost stories unfold over cocktails, drawing on mountain haints, local legends, and supernatural storytelling in a distillery setting for a moody winter night.

Local performers take the stage for a welcoming Tuesday showcase, with sign-ups for singers and instrumentalists and plenty of room to cheer from the crowd. Wine bottle discounts and appetizer specials add a casual bar-night vibe.

Local performers take the stage for a welcoming Tuesday showcase, with sign-ups for singers and instrumentalists and plenty of room to cheer from the crowd. Wine bottle discounts and appetizer specials add a casual bar-night vibe.
Local performers take the stage for a welcoming Tuesday showcase, with sign-ups for singers and instrumentalists and plenty of room to cheer from the crowd. Wine bottle discounts and appetizer specials add a casual bar-night vibe.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Get hands-on with gentle Highland cows as you learn about the breed, feed them, and enjoy petting time behind the farmhouse, followed by a cow-themed afternoon tea.
Get hands-on with gentle Highland cows as you learn about the breed, feed them, and enjoy petting time behind the farmhouse, followed by a cow-themed afternoon tea.
Get hands-on with gentle Highland cows as you learn about the breed, feed them, and enjoy petting time behind the farmhouse, followed by a cow-themed afternoon tea.

Explore cocktail history, balance, and creative spirit pairings in a hands-on, two-hour mixology class. Build three holiday-inspired drinks and enjoy a curated snack while learning techniques beyond recipe-following.

Explore cocktail history, balance, and creative spirit pairings in a hands-on, two-hour mixology class. Build three holiday-inspired drinks and enjoy a curated snack while learning techniques beyond recipe-following.
Explore cocktail history, balance, and creative spirit pairings in a hands-on, two-hour mixology class. Build three holiday-inspired drinks and enjoy a curated snack while learning techniques beyond recipe-following.

A festive Thanksgiving feast brings timeless holiday classics to the table in a four-course, family-style prix fixe meal. Gather for a leisurely lunch celebrating seasonal traditions with loved ones.

A festive Thanksgiving feast brings timeless holiday classics to the table in a four-course, family-style prix fixe meal. Gather for a leisurely lunch celebrating seasonal traditions with loved ones.
A festive Thanksgiving feast brings timeless holiday classics to the table in a four-course, family-style prix fixe meal. Gather for a leisurely lunch celebrating seasonal traditions with loved ones.
Sip through cozy autumn wines personally selected by Chris, with a relaxed seasonal tasting centered on thoughtful pours, crisp fall flavors, and an intimate neighborhood wine shop atmosphere.
Sip through cozy autumn wines personally selected by Chris, with a relaxed seasonal tasting centered on thoughtful pours, crisp fall flavors, and an intimate neighborhood wine shop atmosphere.
Sip through cozy autumn wines personally selected by Chris, with a relaxed seasonal tasting centered on thoughtful pours, crisp fall flavors, and an intimate neighborhood wine shop atmosphere.

Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.

Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.
Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.
